Integrated Control Technology (ICT) demonstrates the power of legacy and leadership in determining success and growth in industry
Integrated Control Technology (ICT) has ushered in a new chapter with the appointment of Andy Bane as its Chief Executive Officer. With decades of leadership experience in operational technology and software, Andy is poised to leverage his expertise with the vision and enduring legacy of Hayden Burr, ICT’s founder and new Chief Innovation Officer.
With the pace of change in the industry, it’s crucial that companies show strong leadership to earn and keep the respect of their customers. And that’s why this appointment brings the best of both worlds for ICT.
Potential and opportunity
Andy Bane explains the three main motivations for him to join the New Zealand headquartered manufacturer. “First is the team, a terrific group of dedicated, resourceful problem solvers with a shared focus on helping customers succeed.
There’s also terrific potential for ICT customers across the globe to grow. I’m really eager to create those ‘ah-ha’ moments where things become possible for them.”
And finally, it lies with the solution. ICT’s unified Protege platform is purpose-built for access control, intrusion detection, and smart building automation – all backed by a team with deep subject matter expertise. “All of this made it an easy decision to take up the reins.”
A pivot for innovation
It’s been more than 20 years since Hayden Burr founded ICT, and he’s been leading from the front ever since. It’s easy to see why he’s energised for this change, saying, “I’m excited to pivot to a role that will enable me to think deeply about future needs, and where things are headed. This role allows me to focus not just on product innovations but also on all the ways we can evolve to better meet the needs of our partners and customers.”
Priorities for growth
Bane elaborates on why he thinks it’s important that growth goes beyond just having a great product. “Our focus is on three key pillars – scaling operations, strengthening go-to-market strategies, and advancing our technology platform.”
“We have a very open and flexible platform, something our partners value highly. One of them told me, “I haven’t found anything ICT can’t do – and do reliably and repeatedly!” That’s a testament to the engineering behind our solutions.”
“That said, we know integrators and end-users look at more than just features. The total cost of ownership, the quality of our training, the expertise of our support team – all of this matters. ICT already excels here, but we’ll continue our push to be even better.”
“We’re also exploring deeper solutions for key verticals like healthcare, multifamily, education, and banking. Our new tagline ‘Secure Your Success,’ captures the essence of what ICT aims to achieve – ensuring our partners and customers thrive.”
Access evolving
It’s obvious to those who work across security that the industry continues to evolve rapidly. A large focus of Bane’s introduction to ICT has been speaking to customers across the globe, to better understand what this means to them.
“They’re asking for adaptable solutions that are easy to integrate across technologies. Our open platform aligns perfectly with this demand by offering flexibility and futureproofing. No one wants to be locked into a rigid, closed system,” says Bane.
“There’s also a need for hybrid cloud capabilities. While the cloud is becoming more prominent, many users still require on-premises solutions. ICT is committed to delivering both because it’s not a one-size-fits-all world.”
